Alpha Mountaineering - Top Tips Feed At Alpha Mountaineering we offer all aspects of mountaineering in the Scottish hills. We provide instruction and guiding on walking, scrambling and climbing courses. We are out mountaineering in Scotland both in summer and winter.
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Drying Trekking PolesAt the end of a day on the hill it is really important to dry things out properly...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#trekkingPoles
Repairing Outdoor EquipmentThe cost of outdoor kit is never cheap and at this time of economic recession it is a great time to think about repairing old kit...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#repairs
The home made abalokov threaderWhen heading out to do your next bit of ice climbing...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#hook
Putting on CramponsWhen it is time to put on your crampons...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#crampons
Tiffin RecipeOut on the hill you need to keep up your energy levels...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#tiffin
Walking Axe LengthWhen choosing a walking axe make sure it is the right one for you...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#axeLength
Packing a walking axe on your rucsacWhen attaching your axe to your rucksack think...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#axePack
Avalanche AwarenesWhen you are out on the hill in winter you have to be continually aware...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#avalanche
Winter WalkingWhen out walking in wild weather we often use common sense...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#winterWalk
PrussicsRecently I was asked what length should my prussic loop be...http://www.alphamountaineering.co.uk/topTips/topTipsPage.html#prussic